Womens Discipleship

We long to help you grow in your walk with Christ and discipleship is one of the most impactful ways of doing this—it’s what Jesus did.

Life-on-life missional discipleship at Perimeter happens in small groups of five to six people who commit to meet together for one year at a time. Each group has a leader who has a heart to develop a safe community where members can be known, loved, and care for one another. This community helps one another know God through His Word, grow in Christ-likeness, and become equipped to invest in others.

I'm Interested in a 2024-25 group

Matthew 28:18-20

And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age."

Our Group Formation Process

1.    Fill out an interest form. The form lets us know a little about you, which helps us connect you to a leader whose group is meeting at a time and location that works for you. Since joining a discipleship group is a relational process and most groups start in September, it is ideal for us to receive interest forms as early as possible—ideally between May and July.

2.   Hear from a leader. We do not assign groups. We will introduce you to a leader who is forming a new group or has space in a current group. We encourage you to talk with people you know at Perimeter to find out about potential openings in their discipleship groups. 

3.    Meet with a leader face-to-face. This gives you both an opportunity to get to know one another. You can find out more about the leader's group and he or she can learn what you are looking for in a group as well.

4.    Pray and decide. After meeting with a leader, please take a little time to think and pray about whether to commit to the group.

5.    After you have committed to a group you will receive an email for registration. (Note: once women have registered, they'll receive a link for childcare registration if needed.)

 

To get started on your discipleship group journey, fill out an Interest Form below!

I'm Interested in a 2024-25 group

Common Questions

  • How do I know if a discipleship group or a Bible study is right for me in this season?
     

    Discipleship groupa at Perimeter:

    • Long-term (one year at a time)
    • Time commitment: prepare for lesson, come to weekly meeting, spend time with leader outside of meeting, attend workshops on occasion
    • Focused on daily walk with God, applying the Word, sharing hearts and lives, becoming equipped to invest in others
    • Deep relationships with a few

     

    Bible studies at Perimeter:

    • Short-term (6-12 weeks)
    • Time commitment: prepare for lesson and come to weekly meeting
    • Focused on learning specific topic or book of the Bible and being encouraged in your walk
    • Get to know other ladies in the church

     

    Both discipleship groups and Bible studies will help you grow closer to the Lord in community. We would love to discuss with you what would be best for you.

  • When do groups meet?
     

    The discipleship year typically follows the school year calendar, with a few months off each summer. Groups meet formally once a week at various times, either in the morning or in the evening, based on what works best for each group. They generally meet for 90 minutes to two hours. Groups either meet at Perimeter or in a group member's home.

    *We have a few groups that meet every other week to allow for this commitment. These groups are for full-time working moms who are juggling a work schedule along with children, yet desire to have community, grow, and be equipped.

  • What curriculum will we use?
     

    Most groups use The Journey curriculum, which covers a wide range of topics, such as Gospel Living, Grace Commitments, Knowing God, Marriage, Parenting, and Christian Worldview. Each lesson includes these key elements: Truth, Equipping, Accountability, Mission, and Supplication (T.E.A.M.S. ©).

  • When can I expect to hear from a leader?
     

    It is most likely you will hear from a leader between mid-July and early September as that is when most leaders are ready to form their groups or add to current groups. We still encourage you to fill out your interest form as early as possible because we will start connecting people as soon as leaders are ready to reach out. Please contact us anytime if you would like to know where we are in the process. We are happy to talk with you.

  • What if it doesn’t work out with the leader who initially contacts me?
     

    This happens sometimes for a variety of reasons. It could be that your schedules didn't coordinate or that the group wasn't a fit for your stage of life. We will do our best to connect you to another leader. You can always get in touch with us if you have questions during the process.

  • Is childcare available?
     

    Childcare is available from 9:20 - 11:45 am for a fee and is available for groups that meet at the church on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings. You'll receive a childcare registration link after you are confirmed in a group and registered.